When people think of large cities, the area defines the land. In terms of Alaska, the area is measured very differently. The state’s largest cities by area are dominated by consolidated city-boroughs.

"Map Your Anchorage" is a project asking residents to fill out a blank map of the city showing how they experience Anchorage. (Courtesy Anchorage Park Foundation) It’s spring and neighborhood streets, ...

If your retirement budget is restricted to your Social Security benefits or roughly $2,008 per month on average, you may think of Alaska as an out-of-reach dream destination. Still, as long as you ...